Wellness
LiveSmart: Preventing Holiday Falls
Having an older loved one over for the holidays? Make sure to prepare your space to reduce fall risks. […]
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LiveSmart: Play it Safe at the Playground this Summer!
By following a few basic safety rules, you can ensure a trip to the playground is a fun one – and not one that ends with a visit to the ER. […]
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LiveSmart: Medical Alert Technology Providing Protection, Peace of Mind During the Pandemic
The medical alert industry was identified early on during the COVID pandemic as an essential service; a medical alert system can provide peace of mind to individuals who live alone, as well as their loved ones. […]
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LiveSmart: Physical Therapy – The First Step in Decreasing Your Fall Risk
Falls are more common and cause more injury than many realize. The key to fall prevention is identifying why individuals, especially seniors, are prone to falling and then managing the individual’s underlying risk factors. […]
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LiveSmart: Don’t Just Shake it Off – Childhood Brain Injuries Require Attention
The CDC and AAP recently released recommendations on diagnosing and treating mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children. As a parent, what do you need to know? […]
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LiveSmart: Safety for Seniors at the Push of a Button
A medical alert system can offer seniors and their families the peace of mind that help is just a button push away. […]
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LiveSmart: Watch Your Step! Learn How to Reduce Your Fall Risk
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. The key to fall prevention is identifying why individuals are prone to falling and then managing the underlying risk factors. […]
Upcoming Events
“Watch Your Step” Seminar on Sept. 6 to Discuss Fall Prevention for Seniors
St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar to discuss fall prevention, titled “Watch Your Step.” Free and open to the public, the program will take place: Thursday, September 6 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mercy Auditorium – St. Peter’s Hospital campus 310 S. Manning Blvd. (Across the street from the hospital) The distinguished speakers will: Matthew Sonagere, DO | Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Lynda Shrager, OTR | Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association Kevin Paulsen, PT | Slingerlands Rehabilitation Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries, hospital admissions for trauma, and even death. At the “Watch Your Step” seminar, Paulsen, Shragner, and Dr. Sonagere will discuss how to prevent falls. They will provide home safety tips, suggest exercises to improve strength, speak about fall risk factors, and share how physical and occupational therapy can help decrease fall risk. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 518-525-2227 to reserve a seat.
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LiveSmart: Step Up and Decrease Your Risk of Falling
Falls are more common and cause more injury than many realize. Each year, more than two million people are treated in emergency departments nationwide for non-fatal falls. […]
Upcoming Events
“Watch Your Step” Seminar to Discuss Fall Prevention for Seniors
St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar on fall prevention, titled “Watch Your Step,” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus. […]